Mechanical Engineer

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Company:

PowerFlow Engineering, Inc. located in Westland, MI is a recognized leader in the Energy Industry for maintenance and engineering of rotating power transfer equipment. We have been in business for over 40 years and are looking for the next generation of future leaders to take PowerFlow into our new phase of exciting growth and opportunity. PowerFlow fosters a culture of engineering excellence combined with a focus on customer service. “OEM Quality, Service Company Attitude” is our motto and we strive for that every day!

Job Description:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the technical activities of maintenance repair, engineering, and reverse engineering of rotating hydraulic power transfer equipment. Exercises responsibility for interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing unique or complex assignments relating to variable speed fluid drives, fixed fill hydraulic couplings, torque converters and related products and systems.
• Participates in replacement part design and manufacturing. Direct CAD design and modeling. Review drawing dimensions & tolerancing.
• Supports the activities of technicians in the shop. Provides engineering guidance to new repair procedures and technical considerations for new rotating equipment repairs or novel repair methods.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Interfaces with sub-contractors for controls, servo valves, and other auxiliary systems for rotating hydraulic power transfer equipment.
• Provides updates to PowerFlow leadership regarding cost, schedule, and performance of technical activities.
• Functions in both an office and repair shop environment interacting with cross-functional areas including sales, accounting, business development, repair, testing, and light manufacturing.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Preferred mechanical know-how and aptitude are strong alternatives

Requirements:

• 5 years' experience in the field of mechanical engineering
• 5 years' experience specifically in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems
• Hands on experience

Must be:

• Initiative-taker/Pro-Active
• Engineering mindset
• Team-players mindset
• Comfortable in a shop environment

Must have:

• Inclination to self-teach & self-explore broad mechanical engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Accommodate interruptions and schedule changes
• Ability to prioritize

Compensation:

Based on knowledge & years of experience